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Are onions dangerous for my cat or dog and why?
Someone advised me not to feed my cat or dog foods which include garlic or onion, as they are bad for my pets and can make them sick.
Is this true? How would it make my cat or dog sick?
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How can I ensure that homemade dog food is healthy for my dog?
I am interested in getting my dog on a more natural diet.
I've been wondering whether homemade dog food is safe and healthy for my dog.
Which specific vitamins & minerals should I ensure are ...
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Can dogs eat yoghurt?
My dog loves eating yoghurt. I'm wondering if this is good for her.
Can dogs eat yoghurt, is it good for them?
Are there any dangers?
What should I be looking for when selecting a yoghurt?
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How can I help a dog to lose weight?
My uncle's dog is obese (too fat) and my uncle wants him to lose weight. As the dog is currently staying with me, I was thinking of reducing his food intake and not giving him food as regularly as ...
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Is it OK to feed dogs dairy products?
A recent answer included feeding dairy products to a dog, in the answer is was Cream Cheese, but it does bring up the whole question of if dairy products are appropriate for dogs.
I personally am '...
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Is it safe for my dog or cat to eat grapes, raisins and sultanas?
I am wondering if some of the blogs about feeding pets certain human foods is really harmful for my pet or just some of the latest hype.
Is it safe for my dog or cat to eat grapes, raisins and ...
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Is chocolate harmful for dogs?
There's all this fuss over feeding dogs chocolate and how it can be harmful and even fatal.
I had never heard of this growing up and we never had a problem all the years we had dogs, but looking back ...
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Are chicken bones dangerous for dogs?
I often heard that chicken bones are dangerous for dogs as they may break, splinter and damage the internal organs.
Is there any truth to this claim?
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What kind of food should I stuff into a Kong?
I bought a pair of Kong toys (see photo) for my puppy, who's home alone when I'm at work. I usually feed him 3 times a day (going back home at lunchtime). The goal is to gradually reduce the "lunch" ...
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Is Royal Canin veterinary diet for dogs better than regular diet?
My young puppy (4 months old) is quite healthy as of today, but my vet mentioned that Royal Canin has veterinary diet kibble for dogs with no clinical problems.
Now he's eating Royal Canin Medium for ...
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Is dry food better for pets’ teeth?
I had always heard that dry food was better for my dog and cat because it helps keep their teeth clean, I even remember TV commercials about dry treats that would clean the dog’s teeth.
In the ...
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Are dogs carnivores?
I have been told that dogs are carnivores because they inherited the trait from their ancestors, The Wolves. I also read an article online that says that dogs have been able to evolve over the years ...
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Low Quality Dog Food - What are the risks?
I have an 11 year old lab. I have a friend that has a 15 year old lab. I have another friend who put his 8 year old lab down.
Based upon the following experience I have a question.
The oldest lab, ...
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Are there spices or other food flavorings that should never be fed to cats or dogs?
House animals always seem to want to have a bite of whatever you're eating. There are obvious things, such as hot peppers, that might not be appropriate for them. But, what about spices or herbs ...
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What should I look for in a nutritious dog food?
I have heard to avoid fillers and look for meat as the first ingredient. Which ingredients should I look for and which I should avoid and why when looking for a nutritionally superior dog food?
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How much should I feed my puppy?
I have a Havanese-Maltese mixed puppy that is 14 weeks old and weighs 3.5 pounds. I have been feeding her 1/4 of Blue a day. Every time I fill her bowl up, she devours the food. Should I increase ...
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What should I monitor while changing my dog's diet?
After some research on dogs nutrition I'm considering changing his diet from commercial dry kibble to home cooked food. I would do it progressively: kibble in the morning and home cooked chef's ...
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What will help an aging dog with arthritis?
I've got a black lab going on 12 yrs. She seems to enjoy her walks and can still run, but in the mornings she seems particularly stiff and can sometimes stumble or walk with a limp. She's having a ...
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Should I supplement the diet of a breast-feeding puppy?
From what I know, puppies feed on breast milk.
Are there any healthy foods that I can feed a puppy along with breast milk, or does breast milk contain all the nutrients they need to grow to full ...
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Is this home-cooked dog-food recipe nutritionally good and balanced?
I'm transitioning the dry kibble diet of my 7-month-old Brittany puppy towards a mix of dry kibble and home-cooked wet food.
I adapted one of these recipes and I would like to have expert opinion on ...
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Dog vomiting yellow/white foam since being fed vegan food
UPDATE: Must have been something else. Vet gave an oral medicine and everything was back to normal in 2 days. I still feed him vegan food 6 days a week.
A few days ago, I decided to feed my dog ...
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Wet food vs. Dry food
I've been feeding my dog Natural Balance dry food for the past few years. Only occasionally will she eat it right away when I put it out for her, but most of the time she "eventually" gets to it. The ...
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Is it OK to feed my dog or cat candy with sugar substitutes?
I can understand that giving candies or sweets to a cat or dog can rot their teeth.
Is it ok for me to feed my dog or cat candies with sugar substitutes like Xylitol, or artificial sweeteners?
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How to care for an orphaned puppy?
After a question about an orphaned puppy (Can I allow my puppy near my breast?) I like to get an answer about the general (extra) care an orphaned puppy needs.
What special care did an orphaned puppy ...
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How to feed oral medication?
My (8 month old) puppy is currently on antibiotics (amoxicillin), specifically 250mg Noroclav twice daily. I've tried:
putting it in her food (she just eats around it);
crushing it into powder and ...
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What could I feed a dog if my budget is small?
After reading this question: Is cheap human food for street dogs good for their health?
I thinking about cheap foods for dogs (for example stray dogs one wants to support), if one does not have the ...
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How can I ensure my outdoor pet's water doesn't freeze in the winter?
I live in Europe and have rabbits who live exclusively outdoors.
How can I provide them with water in the winter without it freezing?
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Is raw meat a suitable substitute for grain-free dog food?
I have a 4-year old female Boxer who must be on a grain-free diet as part of a broader treatment of her persistent ear infection. The problem is grain-free dog food is a heck of a lot more expensive ...
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What does mg/kg in AAFCO's nutritional guidelines mean?
In AAFCO's nutritional guidelines the minimum quantities for iron(adult minimum), for instance is expressed as 40 mg/kg. Does that mean that a dog should eat at least 40 mg of iron for every 1 ...
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Can a stray dog be healthy on a diet of only milk?
What should I feed a stray dog? Currently he is fed milk twice a day.
Is this enough for him or does he need any other nutrients?
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What means "ad libitum" related to an animals diet?
I feed my two rabbits according to the diet model "ad libidum". For me it is common, but I assume for some people this is new.
I hope to collect under this question:
What means "ad libitum" and what ...
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